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troutdog
01-22-2009, 01:24 AM
Like most of you I had been looking forward to the Team57 gathering for quite some time and I planned on making the most of it by camping out and enjoying a few nights under the stars.

Got off work a little early Friday and met up with Shawn Arnold who hooked us up with copies of one of my favorite fishing publications "Fish Taco" chronicles...thanks for the mags and case of Yellowtail Ale Shawn...good stuff!!!
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Got to the Vine just after 4pm to meet up with the gang....Budman had secured a spot for us and Timster followed shortly thereafter with a truck full of wood for the weekend...between that and what Budman brought we were set for the weekend....thank you guys! Friday was a big time Team57 party attended by many, (if I fail to mention you chime in) Doctorhook, Emilio aka Pargo, Captain Boracho, Fisherman101, Candyman and his boyz, Budman and his nephew Justin and his gf, Irish Camel, IC Jr, BingJr and I had a blast(who am I forgetting!?) Here are some photos I took that night....

Binger and Team Boracho having "the talk"
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Pargo wearing Candyman's hat,Gentleman Jack is so inspirational!
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I swear Budman has eyes somewhere!
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Stayed up late but amazingly still got up early for a day of trolling on Bing's GreenMachine....we baited down for the first hour and trolled the rest of the day in an effort to nail a bigger model. While baiting down we fished near Latefisher and his crew, Mav and CRVZ cruised by as well
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One of the cool things about trolling are the things you see along the way...

TeamKoshaw with fish kissing cutie Tracy at the helm....I think Koshaw should treat us both to dinner to break the ice!
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We came across a Master qualifying fish caught on the troll...check out the fish in the net, might be time to get a bigger net? WTG folks!
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I got the first fish on a firetiger jointed rapala...cool skunk be gone!
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Binger was next on rotation and nailed this bow after saying "lets make something happen by trolling closer to shore"....good call dude!
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This gentleman was dropped off in a precarious spot, but it was a good call by the looks of it!
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Bumped into the Budman8Crew out on the lake...
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Bruce and OFG(aka "not Bruce's Wife" )
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TeamTruckChaser packing it up for the day....sorry guys, gotta call it like it is :LOL:
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Did everyone hear about the pontoon I recently purchased? Whaddaya think?
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Finished the day with 1 fish each, but was happy we stuck to our guns and trolled basically the whole day in pursuit of a tourney qualifier...it just was not meant to be. Headed in for the day to meet up for the Team57 raffle and potluck....what a great time we had. Plenty of familiar faces and new people to meet....that is what it is all about imo.

The man himself none other than VineAssist Jimmy Getty, apparently Jimmy starved himself for three days so he could enjoy Hitts cooking :LOL:
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This might be my favorite picture of the weekend....TM65 and Hitts showing his better side, representing TeamNCB :ROFL:
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"Dan Da Man" getting his first dose of Trollmeister!
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Nice turnout as always for the Team57 events
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Some of the "Bass Mafia" hanging with the "Don of big bass baits" Matt Duarte
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Fusion MetalWorks was well represented...a special thanks to all the sponsors and to those who contributed to the raffle! We are in the company of very generous people here on FNN.
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Dunno whos fish this was, but looked too good to pass up snapping a quick shot!
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"c'mon call my number Dana!"
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Flyngby and the "OG Vine guru" enjoying the festivities...
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Bullets, Hitts and "the last of the great thinkers" Kalidawg :ROFL:
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The God Father about to raffle off a mini fridge, one of many prizes to be had..."Ta-da!"
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CLASSIC!!!
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Of course the event ended too quickly as light faded to darkness, but the party was just getting started for those that camped out with us Saturday night...Trolly tried showing us how to dry a sock on the fire
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This sock was blessed and in the end very "holey"
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The party lasted well into the night once again and when I awoke at 5am I knew it was going be a later start for me. Crashed out for another couple hours, had some breakfast and headed to the flats to meet up with Kalidawg,Timster,DrHook,DirtyGirl, FishinBrat, Kewly, 2Quick, Magic Mitz and later Trolly and Hitts....what a good time that was!

DG and FB showing off some of the goods for the day
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Trolly, Hitts and Timster enjoying the day....
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Michelle and her daughter Jo getting in on the action after a little advice from Team57....helping people get "hooked" is what it is all about!
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"WESTSIDE!!!!"
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2Quick with a bendo on the Pink Panther pole!
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The man the myth "The HooK"....you da man Art!!!
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Look for this rock and you are bound to find fish...right Kewly?
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Sunday coming down on the Vine
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DrHook giving filleting lessons...
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Before and after shot
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A sure sign the fish cleaning station is all clear
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Granny and Grandpafish...FNNs #1 couple
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Trolly the cab driver?
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I planned on leaving that night, but all the chips fell my way and was able to stay another night to fish on Monday.....I was very glad I did so!

Woke at 5am and was ready to grab my favorite spot on TroutIsland, what a beautiful start to the morning....
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Fished the point next to 2Quick, and a few other good people...a few I met before and a few I hadn't, great group of people including "Turbo"!
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I call this shot "Outside the buoys Guys!"
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Rounded out the day with my first 5 fish limit of the weekend including a 2.8lber that earned 3rd place and $92 for my first money winning fish at the Vine....the Masters is next!
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Had a great time at the raffle, including a first class fish fry by the master himself DrHook and his family...thank you again Art!!! Art fried up 27 trout and fed over a dozen people....what a great guy.
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WHOEVER IS MISSING A GREEN CHAIR YOU LEFT IT AT OUR CAMP SITE, OMAR HAS IT AND WILL SELL IT BACK TO YOU CHEAP!!!

If you made it this far you are very dedicated....thanks for reading,


TD

Seng90806
01-22-2009, 03:27 AM
WOW!!! that was one heck of a weekend for ya :LOL: looks like lots of fun out there man...i need to make sure i make it out to the next outting :LOL: at least u made some cash for a couple more trips :LOL:

kewlwhip
01-22-2009, 07:33 AM
Hey great pic-post there TD~! Thats 1 of my clothing sponsor shout out spot! As for fish, its ok :Cool: hehehe

calico killer kevin
01-22-2009, 07:34 AM
The difference between your fish and our's was just .2lbs and $40. Dang it
hahaha. Nice seeing you out there.

yamafish
01-22-2009, 08:02 AM
TD,
Nice report and pics! Thanks again for helping me out on the product delivery.

Anyone know what happened to Lakeside Boats? There were initially planning on displaying two G3 boats at the event?
G3's are really nice boats!

See ya out there soon
R

BingJr
01-22-2009, 08:16 AM
As in most of the events, the people far out classed the fish. I had a blast Friday night and Saturday. The FNN family is really made of up wonderful peeps and sharing a day on the water with my boy TD is always a great day.

Thanks again to all the peeps and the donations. I love my rod holder and Tray that I won, they are fantastic.

Thanks again FNN and Dana.

Gmoney
01-22-2009, 08:25 AM
TD
sweeeeeet report

great recap and great pix to detail a great weekend

thanks for all that you do bro.....1000% contributor and it is appreciated!!

major props on your $$ fish!!

laters
G$

Rooster
01-22-2009, 09:06 AM
TD congrats on a weekend you wont soon forget. Your reports always bring a smile to my face. Thx again for everything you do bro.

Trout Nine
01-22-2009, 09:46 AM
TD,
Nice report and pics!
Now that's a nice weekend fish fish fish WTG on 3rd place!

Granny Fish
01-22-2009, 10:08 AM
Nice report and pictures. Congrats on placing in the tournament for your first money fish at The Vine. :Cool: Hope you make the Master's. With all the time you've been putting in there, you deserve it.

Wingnut
01-22-2009, 10:24 AM
Wow, you had a VERY long extended weekend there Aaron... I wish! :Envious:
Nice to see ya Saturday at the gathering, good times... thanks for the excellent report. :Cool:

Talk about Team Koshaw... never got to see Chuck all day! :Neutral: Where are my worms Chuck?!? :LOL: :Wink:

olfishergal
01-22-2009, 10:44 AM
Beautiful report and pics TD. Sure wish I could have camped with ya'll Sat night. Glad you got some of that cash back u spent.........Always sweet to place in a tourney......Congrats.... OFG

crappie stalker
01-22-2009, 01:27 PM
WooW You guys had another great event.. Thanks for the photo filled post.. Read like a real good time had by all..

CS

one_leg
01-22-2009, 01:46 PM
Nice going on winning the money there Monday.

Dr. Hook's fish fry is always a welcome respite for the weary angler.

I was so full I didn't eat another thing all day.

MAVERICK27
01-22-2009, 01:55 PM
Awesome report Buddy! Always great to see you out there. I always look forward to seeing you and Binger!!!

primo55
01-22-2009, 02:25 PM
great report!!had a great time at the team57 event,wont be my last!!

candyman
01-22-2009, 08:21 PM
Man that was a blast, too bad I couldn't stay for the other days as well. I'm glad I came and met everyone!! Hope we can do it again soon!!

doctorhook
01-22-2009, 08:31 PM
TroutDog, congrats on placing in the tournament and winning some cash.
It's always a pleasure to fish with you and the team 57 group.
Thanks for sharing another great report and pictures.
Doctorhook

Troutman65
01-22-2009, 08:34 PM
Bro, I have been on your post for a 1/2 hour and I think only one pic. downloaded. :mad: I think it will take more hours than I have to spair to download the 46 pics. :mad: I read it all. :LOL::Wink: well I guess I can do a little bit each night for the next 2 weeks.:ROFL:

Sue
01-22-2009, 08:38 PM
GREAT report TD!

I just wanna throw this out there, but the support and help you give everyone.....I reckon you should be a contender for this years Legend!

dirty girl
01-22-2009, 09:28 PM
GREAT report TD!

I just wanna throw this out there, but the support and help you give everyone.....I reckon you should be a contender for this years Legend!

...what sue said...

congrats on the tourney fish and thanx again so much for picking up Yama's hot rodholders and getting them to me. you mustve put some of your special mojo on them because we had a really good day on sunday. it was great seeing you and the boyz! we'll miss you on saturday. have a great time with your parents; give lauren a big hug for us!

keepin it dirty,
dirty girl and fisherBrat

gavin310
01-22-2009, 09:45 PM
Thank you for putting so much time into your report. That was a great read.

troutdog
01-23-2009, 01:12 AM
WOW!!! that was one heck of a weekend for ya :LOL: looks like lots of fun out there man...i need to make sure i make it out to the next outting :LOL: at least u made some cash for a couple more trips :LOL:

You definitely gotta make a point of joining in on the fun next time...looking forward to the next crappie adventure with ya, thanks for the reply Seng!


Hey great pic-post there TD~! Thats 1 of my clothing sponsor shout out spot! As for fish, its ok :Cool: hehehe

Kewly it was great seeing you on back to back days, always a pleasure to see you my friend!


The difference between your fish and our's was just .2lbs and $40. Dang it
hahaha. Nice seeing you out there.

Good seeing you too Kevin,next time your fish will be so big .2 lbs won't even be a factor! :Wink:


TD,
Nice report and pics! Thanks again for helping me out on the product delivery.

Anyone know what happened to Lakeside Boats? There were initially planning on displaying two G3 boats at the event?
G3's are really nice boats!

See ya out there soon
R

Don't mention it Rodger, it was my pleasure...I gotta make a point of grabbing two of those awesome rod holders, the standard ones just don't cut it! Great seeing you and Ladyfish....see you on the water!


As in most of the events, the people far out classed the fish. I had a blast Friday night and Saturday. The FNN family is really made of up wonderful peeps and sharing a day on the water with my boy TD is always a great day.

Thanks again to all the peeps and the donations. I love my rod holder and Tray that I won, they are fantastic.

Thanks again FNN and Dana.

Binger I have known you less than a year and we already have quite a few fishing adventures under our belts, looking forward to more TeamEasyCheese slay sessions! Thanks again for having me on your boat and making it a great weekend...


TD
sweeeeeet report

great recap and great pix to detail a great weekend

thanks for all that you do bro.....1000% contributor and it is appreciated!!

major props on your $$ fish!!

laters
G$

Thanks G$ I always appreciate the kind replies and thanks for the props, I sincerely appreciate it. Lets hit a Dodger/giant game this year together...my treat since your team is prolly gonna lose :Wink:


TD congrats on a weekend you wont soon forget. Your reports always bring a smile to my face. Thx again for everything you do bro.

Rob just like you tell me "you are the coolest dude I've never fished with" :LOL:, we got to bring that to an end in 2009 though! Thanks for the props and the feedback...I always keep an eye out for your posts, you bust me up! I still gotta get you back for the 14 PMs I received about that incident at the Vine a few weeks back! :ROFL:


TD,
Nice report and pics!
Now that's a nice weekend fish fish fish WTG on 3rd place!

Thanks T9 I appreciate that, this weekend was a blast and to top it off with a little $ was just the icing on the cake. I'm sure I'll see you soon.


Nice report and pictures. Congrats on placing in the tournament for your first money fish at The Vine. :Cool: Hope you make the Master's. With all the time you've been putting in there, you deserve it.

I will be putting in the work for the rest of the season....whether I make the Masters or not, being out there and seeing you and Mike is reward enough. I really enjoyed your company Saturday evening, what a barrel of laughs. Thank you for the reply Granny!


Wow, you had a VERY long extended weekend there Aaron... I wish! :Envious:
Nice to see ya Saturday at the gathering, good times... thanks for the excellent report. :Cool:


Talk about Team Koshaw... never got to see Chuck all day! :Neutral: Where are my worms Chuck?!? :LOL: :Wink:

Arthur I believe your extended weekend is coming up on the 31st, StriperBowl then SuperBowl if I recall? Oh and if at all possible can I get a Superbowl souvenir....I was thinking a LC signed by Kurt Warner :LOL: Thanks for the response and enjoy next weekend to the fullest!

As far as I know TeamKoshaw was in an opera Saturday night...that or attending the opera I don't recall. :LOL:


Beautiful report and pics TD. Sure wish I could have camped with ya'll Sat night. Glad you got some of that cash back u spent.........Always sweet to place in a tourney......Congrats.... OFG

That was a nice stringer of trout you were holding up Chris, we definitely missed you out there Sat night...I know how much you enjoy camping! Thanks you as always for the reply and props, talk to you soon I'm sure.


WooW You guys had another great event.. Thanks for the photo filled post.. Read like a real good time had by all..

CS

CS we had a blast, I hope to get to meet you someday soon...thanks for reading that long report!





Nice going on winning the money there Monday.




Dr. Hook's fish fry is always a welcome respite for the weary angler.



I was so full I didn't eat another thing all day.


Yeah luckily I had room in my pocket for some extra money by Monday :LOL: DrHook could put LongJohnSilvers out of business if word gets out!



Awesome report Buddy! Always great to see you out there. I always look forward to seeing you and Binger!!!

The feeling is mutual Mav, seeing you and your family is always a welcome sight...FNN is very fortunate to have you as a member. See you at the lake very soon I'm sure!


great report!!had a great time at the team57 event,wont be my last!!

Thanks Primo...once you start attending these events it is hard to stop! Since my first event in 2006 I have only missed one and that was because my Dad being in the hospital. Good times with great people no doubt.


Man that was a blast, too bad I couldn't stay for the other days as well. I'm glad I came and met everyone!! Hope we can do it again soon!!

Phyl I was really encouraged by the feedback in the PM you sent me, I am glad you guys came out to enjoy the weekend...no doubt we will do it again very soon!


TroutDog, congrats on placing in the tournament and winning some cash.
It's always a pleasure to fish with you and the team 57 group.
Thanks for sharing another great report and pictures.
Doctorhook

Art the pleasure is all mine buddy, always fun sharing a laugh and slaying some fish together. I'm already looking forward to the next adventure!


Bro, I have been on your post for a 1/2 hour and I think only one pic. downloaded. :mad: I think it will take more hours than I have to spair to download the 46 pics. :mad: I read it all. :LOL::Wink: well I guess I can do a little bit each night for the next 2 weeks.:ROFL:

I'm glad you made it through my short novel, maybe you can check out the pics on the Vine computer after work or swing by my place for a rootbeer and check out all the pics...the one of you and Hitts is classic :LOL:


GREAT report TD!

I just wanna throw this out there, but the support and help you give everyone.....I reckon you should be a contender for this years Legend!

WOW Sue thank you...all I can say is I want to try and give back at least a portion of what I have been blessed to recieve here on FNN. Not only have I become a more knowlegeable fisherman, but more importantly I made friendships that I know will last a lifetime.


...what sue said...

congrats on the tourney fish and thanx again so much for picking up Yama's hot rodholders and getting them to me. you mustve put some of your special mojo on them because we had a really good day on sunday. it was great seeing you and the boyz! we'll miss you on saturday. have a great time with your parents; give lauren a big hug for us!

keepin it dirty,
dirty girl and fisherBrat

I find it ironic coming form both you and Sue, two of the more generous people on FNN...so I take the compliment to heart, thank you. If there is anyone deserving of the "legendary" label it is the two of you!

I tried to give those holders the lucky rub, glad it worked for ya. Thank you again for the kind words and for being a great friend.


Thank you for putting so much time into your report. That was a great read.

I'm glad you appreciate the effort gavin, comments like yours make it all worth it....thank you for the props!


TD

trollmiester
01-23-2009, 06:51 AM
It sure was a great weekend,fun times for all.Great pictures.

2quikmotorwerks
01-23-2009, 08:04 AM
Bro, I have been on your post for a 1/2 hour and I think only one pic. downloaded. :mad: I think it will take more hours than I have to spair to download the 46 pics. :mad: I read it all. :LOL::Wink: well I guess I can do a little bit each night for the next 2 weeks.:ROFL:patrick will you hurry up and get atleast dsl already your computer will thank you for it.lol

2quikmotorwerks
01-23-2009, 08:05 AM
had a great time over the long weekend, fricken aaron had to beat me by 6 ounces, damnn you, lol just playin

Hitts0n
01-23-2009, 06:29 PM
Good collect on the cash ! Great report and I cant wait til the next event,or day we fish ! Good stuff !!:Cool::Cool:

Mondo21
01-23-2009, 10:38 PM
Nice pics and very good report as usual. I need some filleting lessons from Dr. Hook! I can "butcher" a trout real good:ROFL: Cindy:Big Grin:

troutdog
01-24-2009, 10:49 AM
It sure was a great weekend,fun times for all.Great pictures.

Trolly it was great getting to hang out with you for the weekend, the sock drying experiment still makes me laugh when I think about it...thanks for help making this another weekend to remember for a long time to come!


had a great time over the long weekend, fricken aaron had to beat me by 6 ounces, damnn you, lol just playin

My fellow 3 day weekend warrior, the "Prince of Pink" Omar! Good hanging by the campfire and plying the waters if the Vine with ya. Wait a minute...you got two DDs, a 5+, a 6+ and you are complaing about my 2.8 dink beating you out? :ROFL: Looking forward to fishing with you again soon buudy!


Good collect on the cash ! Great report and I cant wait til the next event,or day we fish ! Good stuff !!:Cool::Cool:

Thanks Hitts, glad you stayed the extra night....fishing with you is always a good time, I look forward to the next time as well!


Nice pics and very good report as usual. I need some filleting lessons from Dr. Hook! I can "butcher" a trout real good:ROFL: Cindy:Big Grin:

I'm right there with you Mondo, I watched Art fillet about 5 fish on Sunday and I think I got the hang of it....looking forward to putting my lessons to work! Great seeing you Cindy, good luck out there tomorrow if you are still coming down!


TD

budman8
01-24-2009, 02:26 PM
TD! Great Report as always!

Thanks for everything! I had a blast!
Met a lot of new FNN people this event!


I am already for the next one!





Budman8

Troutman65
01-24-2009, 05:47 PM
patrick will you hurry up and get atleast dsl already your computer will thank you for it.lol


I have made it this far with dial up .:ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL::ROFL: